Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Do you have a keen interest in supporting people to make lifestyle and behavioural changes to promote weight management? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Hywel Dda University Health Board are seeking a Band 4 Dietetic Assistant Practitioner to work as an integral member of the multi
- professional Weight Management Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of the All Wales Weight Management Pathways (AWWMP) working in collaboration with key members of the MDT and strategic partners to support delivery of the Healthy Weight Heathy Wales strategy.
The successful applicant will work with the Weight Management Team, key partners and stakeholders to plan, deliver and evaluate weight management programmes and interventions at level 2 of the AWWMP, provide dietary and lifestyle education and training to service users and key partners and autonomously support and manage a case load of service users.
You will demonstrate a good understanding of the role of nutrition in health care, be an excellent communicator, a team player and be prepared to undertake further learning and development to fulfil the scope and requirements of this role.
You will join our t highly respected Health Board Weight Management team and benefit from a well-established friendly and supportive structure, an active focus on continuing development and well-established multi-professional links.
We are open to considering flexible working, supporting you to achieve a good work - life balance and high job satisfaction.
We welcome informal contact from prospective applicants.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
**Four main hospitals**: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
**Seven community hospitals**: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents..
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 16/10/2024
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